The sports competitions will be hosted in quality venues across Auckland: the Henderson Sports Hub, the West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre, the Henderson Squash Club, Pins Lincoln, and Te Pai Tennis Club. The ocean swim is part of the well-known Bean Rock Swim.

The philosophy of the Proud to Play tournament is based on the idea of playing sport in an inclusive environment – being proud to play, regardless of one’s sexual orientation or gender identity. This aligns well with the Auckland Proud Festival, which the tournament sits alongside.

You can register for the very first Proud to Play tournament here. Registrations will close on January 22nd. The swimming program is as follows:

Wett Ones are encouraged to book into the Waldorf St Martins Apartments in Auckland city where we will all be staying. Most members will be town at least 13th-17th February, with many staying on to enjoy the beautiful north island of New Zealand for the rest of the week. Team dinner and swimmers dinner will be arranged by the committee.